Truth In Advertising At Last
All I can say is that it's about time. After all these years of calling politicians clowns, a real one is running for mayor of the city of Alameda, California. Kenny the Clown to be precise.
Kenneth Kahn, 41, a professional joker known as "Kenny the Clown," admits he's running a long-shot campaign for City Hall's top spot. Kahn has not previously run for an elected position and has never sat on a public board.
"People ask me, 'Do we really want to elect a clown for mayor of the city?'" he said. "I say, 'That's an excellent question.'"
Kahn's mother, Barbara, said her son doesn't have a chance, and Sylvia Kahn, a teacher, said her brother's candidacy is a "mockery of our system."
"I don't think it makes any sense, because, to me, running for mayor is not where you start as far as community involvement goes," she said.
Kenny's sister apparently prefers the run of the mill clown instead of the real thing. Would a debate between candidates use seltzer bottles or pies? What is the correct etiquette?
UPDATE: The Evil Spock interview with Kenneth "Kenny the Clown" Kahn. Which was very brave of Evil Spock, since he admits to suffering from Coulrophobia.
By BubbaB, Tuesday, 3 October , 2006 @ 2:36 pm
…Do they get to tweak each other’s noses?
By Evil Spock, Thursday, 5 October , 2006 @ 2:49 pm
I have an exclusive interview with Mr. Kahn.
theneedsofthefew.blogspot.com
There’s audio too! Nice guy.